Data for the Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list comes from a combination of company reports and revenue estimates by SJ Consulting Group. Total revenue includes passenger revenue for some railroads and airlines. Revenue for companies based outside the United States is converted to U.S. dollars based on the average rate of exchange for the most recent 12-month period unless otherwise indicated.

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FedEx Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to provide commercial shipping customers with early warnings of delays from weather, traffic and other mishaps, giving the courier and the software maker another weapon as each competes with Amazon .com Inc.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority on May 13 approved a long-term lease and easement access agreement with UPS Inc. that will allow the company to begin express air shipment operations later this year.

A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.